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Old 04-02-2009, 05:41 PM   #10
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Default Re: What causes arthritis?

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Originally Posted by D. Generate View Post
Actually it is an auto-immune disorder where the body's immune system turns on itself and creates painful, and ultimately debilitating, inflammation.
Although with treatment, if caught early, there is a pretty good chance of being able to live with it with out becoming debilitating. My wife was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis 2 years ago, and the Dr seems to think she should be able to live a long normal life. (knock on wood)
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